Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of receipt of application for deep seabed mining exploration license from The Metals Company USA

6 organizations filed 18 public comments on Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of receipt of application for deep seabed mining exploration license from The Metals Company USA, at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The comment window closed 155d ago.

Abstract

Pursuant to the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA or the Act), notice is hereby given that NOAA received, on July 28, 2025, an application from The Metals Company USA, LLC (TMC USA) for a license to conduct seabed mining exploration activities within the seabed area beyond national jurisdiction generally known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. NOAA has determined that this application is fully compliant with the applicable application information requirements of DSHMRA and the Act’s implementing regulations. Subject to applicable public disclosure limitations, interested persons are afforded the opportunity to examine the materials relevant to this application and submit written comments to NOAA.

Commenters (6)

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)trade assoc.

  13 filings · confidence 97%
• Center for Biological Diversity

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• North American Submarine Cable Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Pacific Islands Heritage Coalitiontrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Surfrider Foundationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• The Metals Company USAunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%